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Progreso, Mexico
Search for treasures in the unique local markets filled with handicrafts. Small, enchanting village or major port to the Yucatan? Meander around and decide. You name it - they got it. Snorkeling, swimming, windsurfing and boating, more.
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What you NEED TO KNOW
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Port Name & Location
Progreso Cruise Port. Ship will DOCK at this port. -
Time Zone
CST (Central Time Zone) UTC/GMT -6 hours -
Language
The local language is Spanish. -
Currency & Shopping
Mexican peso (MXN). Local crafts, wood carvings, collectibles. -
Famous For
Don’t miss taking a dip in a cenote. These natural swimming holes filled with crystal-clear water from underground rivers are all around Progreso. -
Fun Fact #1
Progreso boasts the longest pier in Mexico, about 4 miles long (6.5 km). -
Fun Fact: Foodies
The meat dish conchinita pibil, a regional favorite, includes an achiote (annatto seed) paste and is wrapped in banana leaves and cooked in a pit oven. -
Fun Fact: Landmarks
The Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza are not too far away. Founded in 514 AD, Chichen Itza served as the capital of the Mayan Empire.